Councilor queries building project

Councilor queries building project

SEMARANG: A Central Java councilor is protesting the planned
construction of a building for local women activities which will
cost the province Rp 3.5 billion (US$1.8 million).

"I don't think it's necessary. It's not urgent. Such a large
amount of money could be used on other schemes which directly
meet the needs of the common people, such as education or
irrigation," said H.A. Thoyfoer of the United Development Party
faction.

He said that the Central Java Family Welfare Movement, a
grassroots women's movement, already had a representative office
on Jl. Imam Bonjol.

Antara reported that the local administration planned to spend
Rp 550 million on furniture for the three-story building and Rp
450 million on electronic equipment. No further details about the
equipment were given by the news agency. (swe)